Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108, 6,162 and 1,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,108, 6,162 and 1,030 is: 1,545
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,108 : 6,162 = 1,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,108/6,162 = 1,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,108x = 6,162 × 1,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,108x = 6,346,860 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,346,860/4,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545
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